Key words for GCSE Music.
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diatonic |
Diatonic refers to notes in a key.
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chromatic |
A piece that ascends or descends in semitones is called chromatic.
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tonic |
The tonic is the first note in a scale.
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dominant |
The dominant is the fifth note in a scale.
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perfect |
Perfect cadence uses the chords V-I and makes a piece sound like its ending.
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cadence |
Imperfect cadence ends on the chord V and makes a piece sound unfinished.
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imperfect |
Imperfect cadence ends on the chord V and makes a piece sound unfinished.
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interrupted |
Interrupted cadence is when a surprise minor chord is used in place of the expected perfect cadence.
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plagal |
A plagal cadence uses the chords IV-I and makes a piece sound finished.
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modulation |
Modulation is when a piece changes key and has a new tonal centre.
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modal |
Music that uses a mode is called modal.
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